Smart Course In-Person
PLAB 2 SMART COURSE – Intensive Preparation Program
Overview
The PLAB 2 Smart Course is a focused, high-yield one-week intensive programme designed for candidates who want maximum practical exposure and exam-oriented preparation in a short time. It is ideal for doctors who already have basic preparation and want structured revision, hands-on practice, and realistic mock experience before their exam.
Course Duration & Location
- Duration: 6 days (Monday to Saturday)
- Venue: PLAB Guide Academy
308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2LH - Format: Face-to-face, hands-on, small-group training
Course Fee
- £400 (flat fee)
- Includes all teaching sessions, practical training, mocks, and academy access as outlined below.
What the Course Covers
Day 1 – SimMan Training
- High-fidelity SimMan scenarios
- Structured approach to acute and emergency presentations
- Real-time decision-making and communication under pressure
Day 2 – Clinical Examination Skills
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological, and cranial nerve examinations
- OSCE-style examination practice
- Individualised feedback and correction of technique
Day 3 – Procedural Skills
- Venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, suturing
- Practice on digital and non-digital models (eye, ear, rectal, abdominal, speculum)
- Emphasis on safety, consent, and explanation
Day 4 – SimMan & Manikins Crash Course
- Combined revision using SimMan and procedural manikins
- Reinforcement of key skills and exam-relevant scenarios
Day 5 – Prescribing & Teaching Stations
- Safe prescribing using BNF principles
- Commonly tested prescription scenarios
- Teaching and explanation stations with examiner-focused communication
Day 6 – Carousel Mock OSCE
- 16-station supervised mock examination
- Stations covering communication, ethics, prescribing, examinations, and SimMan
- Structured examiner feedback
Full Mock Examinations
- Two additional full 16-station OSCE mocks included
- Can be booked flexibly during or after the Smart Course
- Designed to simulate real PLAB 2 exam conditions
Academy Access Until Exam (One Attempt Only)
- Return access to the academy for practice and revision until your next booked PLAB 2 attempt
- Use of SimMan, manikins, and clinical models
- Ongoing guidance and peer practice
- Non-transferable, one exam attempt only
Who Is This Course Best For?
- Candidates close to their PLAB 2 exam date
- Doctors needing structured revision and confidence-building
- Working candidates who want an intensive, time-efficient programme
- Candidates who benefit from hands-on practice and examiner-style feedback
Why Choose PLAB Guide Academy?
- Teaching led by NHS clinicians with PLAB experience
- Strong focus on exam relevance and marking domains
- High-quality simulation facilities
- Supportive learning environment with realistic practice
✅ One-week, intensive preparation
✅ Real SimMan simulators and advanced manikins
✅ Clinical and procedural skills
✅ Two full 16-station GMC-style mocks with feedback
✅ Unlimited academy access until your exam
✅ Expert tutors and examiners
✅ One-week, intensive preparation
✅ Real SimMan simulators and advanced manikins
✅ Clinical and procedural skills
✅ Two full 16-station GMC-style mocks with feedback
✅ Unlimited academy access until your exam
✅ Expert tutors and examiners
✅ One-week, intensive preparation
✅ Real SimMan simulators and advanced manikins
✅ Clinical and procedural skills
✅ Two full 16-station GMC-style mocks with feedback
✅ Unlimited academy access until your exam
✅ Expert tutors and examiners
✅ One-week, intensive preparation
✅ Real SimMan simulators and advanced manikins
✅ Clinical and procedural skills
✅ Two full 16-station GMC-style mocks with feedback
✅ Unlimited academy access until your exam
✅ Expert tutors and examiners
✅ One-week, intensive preparation
✅ Real SimMan simulators and advanced manikins
✅ Clinical and procedural skills
✅ Two full 16-station GMC-style mocks with feedback
✅ Unlimited academy access until your exam
✅ Expert tutors and examiners